Hope Sk
Jan 24, 2025
what to carry with us in case of ICE
Quick backstory : Came to the US 10 years ago on student visa and over stayed. Married to US citizen four years ago. went through severe abuse and I’m still on medication. Divorce is still pending in court. Got my EAD and Prima facie last year. I drive for work with Valid driving license with one traffic ticket.
With all the news on the TV about ICE rides and deportation, I am having severe Anxiety and panic attacks. I honestly do not know what I need to carry with me in case of emergency.
I tried to ask my lawyer about the same and he said I do not need to worry as I have EAD and call him if someone detains me. The only thing I know for sure is he won’t answer on time. Also, A quick Google search shows that EAD is not valid form of visa and doesn’t prove as legal status. I am not in a Financial position to go to a different lawyer and pay them.
So I request everyone to please let me know what I need to carry with me all the time and how to handle the situation in case of raid. What should I tell the officers my immigration status is and what document should I provide them. or should I just be silent and give my Lawyers, phone number. I’m so confused and worried about This.
Also, I have a traffic ticket from last month for a Wrong turn. I didn’t pay the ticket because There was roadwork at that time, and I had to make that turn. I have the dash cam footage so I pled Not guilty and waiting for the court date. So now I’m also worried if I go to court for this traffic ticket, will that be a problem? Will the traffic ticket or court date, put me in a priority for the deportation.
Thank you everyone in advance for taking your time and answering my questions.
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God childJan 24, 2025
Mrkvica M.Jan 24, 2025
make copy of your EAD approval notice and carry that alao with yourself and take a photo of approval notice and EAD and have that in your phone
Bogata WiggeJan 24, 2025
What to do if ICE comes to your door.
•DO NOT OPEN DOORS-Ice can not come in without a signed warrant. Tell them to pass the warrant under the door before you open.
•REMAIN SILENT-Ice can use anything you say against you in your immigration case, so claim your right to remain silent!
•DO NOT SIGN-Do not sign anything ICE gives you without talking to an attorney.
•Get a trustworthy attorney and explore all options to fight for your case, protect your family & neighbors!
Make a copy all of you receipts from USCIS and bring it with you all the time wherever you go.
carlito reyesJan 24, 2025
with prima facie determination you are protected. Also EAD shows you have active case with USCIS. I am in the same boat, litteraly the same and I do not worry at all. Currently sitting at the bar and enjoying my beer :))
GOD HAVE MERCYJan 24, 2025
@Hope Sk Traffic offences are not criminal in nature except if it’s DUI, means RedLight, overSpeed and other less traffic tickets won’t affect you negatively. pls, do not drink alcohol and drive. Hold Copy of your PRIMA FACIE and your EAD along with your Driver’s License
Hope SkJan 24, 2025
Thank you everyone for your quick responses. I really appreciate the support from everyone here. I’m making copies and leaving them in my car and also on my phone. Feeling relieved now.
✝️GodsPrincess✝️ 🙏✝️Jan 25, 2025
@simon irfan @Hope Sk I got my prima facie too but no EAD yet coz lawyer filled C31 over a year ago with vawa. I also hope I'm okay and safe.
carlito reyesJan 25, 2025
@DaughterOfTheKing🙏🏼 God'sChild You are good :) even in the worst case scenario you get detained, deportation is not immediate process. As soon as you show them/they figure out you have pending process with USCIS you are good :)
sara tbJan 25, 2025
I’m literally panicking every single day I think if Ice talks to me I will have a heart attack since trump started I cannot calm down I’m walking day and night in my work i always over work I’m so scared I will have heart attack this is too much
carlito reyesJan 25, 2025
Calm down people, if you are in process with Vawa or have Vawa approved you are golden. Please , you will be alright :)
sweet linsJan 25, 2025
I am not worried at all. my VAWA is approved and am only waiting for greencard. My God is powerful and I have faith in him. Just pray and hold the faith my VAWA family. we will all overcome this hurdle. It’s just such a sad situation how they are deporting and separating families more now since that man took office. I don’t even want to say his name 🙄
Sam ColeJan 25, 2025
@Hope Sk in my opinion I would never live my life in fear. I won’t be carrying anything with me other than DL. I don’t believe anything will happen and advise you to live your life. like your lawyer said you’re good but if you choose to create problems or anxiety where none exists then it’s up to you. Nothing will happen if you’re on the right side of the law.
sam DamiJan 25, 2025
@Sam Cole it’s either you live in faith or you live in fear. but one thing is for sure, I will not live in fear cuz I know nothing will happen.
bridges 5Jan 25, 2025
Pla do not live in fear as far as you have your "Real" drivers license with the star at the top corner you are good. Just know your Alien number off hand because If anything should happen they would use your Alien number to check you out. Pls pls do not live in fear. As far as you have your vawa still processing or approved you are good. One last thing mind who you interact or associate with that the person is clean because that individual may be a target and you get roped into it.
Abi KenJan 25, 2025
Do not live in fear or anxiety to start with, you have EAD which means you have something that’s protecting you from Deportation, just make sure you always have every approval notice of cases approved and any pending cases with immigration. Who ever has an undecided case pending is shield from deportation, so I wouldn’t worry cuz they can’t just pick you and send you home, there are due process and the Judicial system works so everyone have a fair trial regardless, so when going to court to go along with every receipt that proves your stand and pending cases with USCIS, you are good tho with a valid drivers license they knew you’re here legally.
✝️GodsPrincess✝️ 🙏✝️Jan 25, 2025
Yes @simon irfan @Abi Ken @bridges 5 You are so right. I spoke to my lawyer last night she just said to always carry notices, prima facie or EAD with you at all times. With that u should be good coz they will see a pending application. If you get them rude ICE people and they take u by force just relax u will have time to explain yourself coz they will get to hear u out whether it's in court or ur papers and let them know you got a lawyer if u have. But don't lie about anything, rather stay quiet. The removal they doing is for criminals, gangs and undocumented people that hasn't even came in legal or hasn't started any immigration. So we pray. God is with us we gonna be okay. God still rules over the world, his got the final say not us or any law or president. We can't live in fear of man we should only fear God.
Alicia ThompsonJan 25, 2025
just do as your lawyer ask you to do also walk with a copy of your prima facie. but don't worry just pray and ask God to cover you because he is the one that is in control of everything.
tired from waitinggJan 25, 2025
@sara tb jezz chill no need to worry that much nothing gonna happen
H EJan 25, 2025
if you have a ticket, and you did not go to jail you should not be worried. that’s just an infringement ticket not a misdemeanor. So you should be ok
Approved GreenCard Jan 26, 2025
next time just pay the ticket on line with your bank card. always try to stay away from anything that has to do with court ..
samuel daniJan 26, 2025
@simon irfan i am with him every word he said 😁calm down if you have a pending status they are not coming for you yet
